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Spanish Beef Rice
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
My favorite teacher, Mrs Brown taught me how to make this in 8th grade Home Ec. That was over 40 yrs ago and I still make it the same way! Great as a side dish or teamed up with corn bread & a salad for a full meal. A wonderful filling for Stuffed Green Peppers.
Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, diced
1 lb lean hamburger
3/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
16 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce (your preference) or 8 ounces water (your preference)
1 cup water
2 1/2 cups minute rice
Directions:
1. In large fry pan or electric skillet:.
2. Brown first four ingredients until meat is cooked thoroughly. Stir in sauce, water and rice. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Great variations:.
4. Diced green chilies.
5. Hot sauce to taste.
6. JalapeƱo peppers.
7. Whole kernel corn.
8. Tomatoes.
9. Great reheated by placing cold rice in skillet, add a small amount of water and 'fry' until crisp & hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com